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Revisiting Metallica's 1984 Album "Ride the Lightning"
Ride the Lightning is the outstanding 2nd studio album by American metal band Metallica released in 1984. The album shows the first time that Metallica performs a power ballad song. That song is called Fade to Black.
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Revisiting Fates Warning's Classic 1988 Studio Album "No Exit"
No Exit is more than just the 4th studio album by progressive metal band Fates Warning. It is also the album that marks the debut of vocalist Ray Alder. This album is a classic for many reasons. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting Fates Warning's 2nd Studio Album "The Spectre Within"
The Spectre Within is the 1985 studio album by Connecticut progressive metal band Fates Warning. Though the melodies and guitar play are solid, the inconsistency of the vocals of John Arch bring the album's score down a bit. However it is still a good album.
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Revisiting Metallica's Groundbreaking Debut Album "Kill 'Em All"
Kill 'Em All is the excellent debut album by United States heavy metal band Metallica. It is an album full of fast riffs, excellent solos, and even an instrumental contribution by the late Cliff Burton.
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Album Review: Metallica's "Death Magnetic" (2008)
Death Magnetic is the outstanding 2008 studio album by American heavy metal band Metallica and this is the album in the modern era that shows these guys returning to their roots! A must have for any metal fan!
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Revisiting “night on Brocken” the Debut Album by Progressive Metal Band Fates Warning
Night on Brocken is more than just the 1984 debut album by American progressive metal band Fates Warning. Read on to find out why.
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A Review of the 1993 Thrash Metal Album "Independent" by Sacred Reich
The 1993 album Independent by thrash metal band Sacred Reich is another underrated thrash metal album that deserves recognition even more than 30 years after it was released. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting Metallica's "St. Anger" Studio Album
Metallica's St. Anger is the most controversial studio album of their career but it deserves to get more praise than criticism. More than 20 years later, this album is better than some of us might think or believe. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Force Fed" by American Thrash Metal Band Prong
Force Fed is the 1988 debut album from American thrash metal and hardcore band Prong. It is very much an underrated release from this New York state band.
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Revisiting Pantera’s "Cowboys from Hell" After Their Reunion
Cowboys from Hell is the first album of any real significance for Arlington Texas based thrash metal band Pantera. It is their best album and they have not reached this level of excellence since.
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Revisiting the Album "Menace and Prayer" by Finnish Melodic Death Metal Band Throne of Chaos
Menace and Prayer is the excellent 2000 debut album by the Finnish metal band formerly known as Throne of Chaos. This album is a musical masterpiece and it is very much an album that may be forgotten in the genre of melodic death metal. Read on to find out why.
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Review: the Beauty and the Beer by Tankard the Great German Thrash Metal Band
The Beauty and the Beer is the excellent 2006 studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard.
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Review of the Album "The Meaning of Life" (1990) by German Thrash Metal Band Tankard
The Meaning of Life is the 1990 studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard and it may be the album where this German band takes their lyrical writing to a different level. This is another underrated release by one of Germany's finest metal bands.
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Revisiting Tankard's 1986 Debut Album "Zombie Attack"
Zombie Attack is the 1986 debut album by German thrash metal band Tankard. It is a better album than some might think and this is also another album that was released in 1986 that may be passed over in favor of some others. Give this album a chance.
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Review of the Album "Scorpio Rising" by New York Thrash Metal Band Prong
Scorpio Rising is the 2003 studio album by American metal band Prong. It is their first studio album since 1996 and although it has come under some criticism it is not a bad album. It is a transitional album with various influences that should appeal to the open minded music fan.
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Revisiting the Debut Album of Exodus "Bonded by Blood"
Here is a look back at the famous debut album of the thrash metal band Exodus. Released in 1985, this iconic thrash metal album turns 40 this year.
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Review of the Album "High Proof Cosmic Milk" by Acid Drinkers
High Proof Cosmic Milk is the 1998 studio album by Polish metal band Acid Drinkers.
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Review of the Album "Transgression" by Industrial Metal Band Fear Factory
Transgression is the 2005 studio album by American industrial thrash metal band Fear Factory. Even though the album was met with mixed feelings and was criticized, it is actually a better album than some might think. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting the Album "Soul of a New Machine" (1992) by the Band Fear Factory
Soul of a New Machine is the 1992 debut album by Los Angeles based industrial and thrash metal band Fear Factory. The album is different from the others that would come after it because it has more of a death metal feel to it in terms of the vocals. It also has more of a grind core feel to it.
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Review of the Album "Whoracle" by Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band In Flames
Whoracle is the 1997 studio album released by famous Swedish band In Flames. The album is now much better than previously thought. In spite of the album's title this is an album filled with musical brilliance and excellence even almost 30 years later.
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Review of the Album “Arte Novecento” by Italian Metal Band Novembre
Arte Novecento is the solid 1996 studio album by Italian metal band Novembre and it is a much better album than some may be willing to give it credit for. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album Called Triarchy of the Lost Lovers by Greek Death Metal Band Rotting Christ
Triarchy of the Lost Lovers is more than just the 1996 studio album by Greek death metal band Rotting Christ. It is also the album that shows the transition into the band's modern sound. This album is still really good even almost 30 years later.
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Revisiting Opeth's 1995 Debut Album "Orchid"
Orchid is the 7 song debut album released by longtime Swedish band Opeth, a band that began their career as a progressive death metal band. This album also set a sort of pattern for Opeth having super long songs in their albums.
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Revisiting Razor's 1988 Studio Album "Violent Restitution"
Violent Restitution is the 1988 studio album by Canadian thrash metal band Razor. The style of the album is characterized by heavy, raw, sharp riffs and it is the last studio album to feature Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren on lead vocals.
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Revisting the Album "so Far, so Good...so What!" by Megadeth
So Far, So Good...So What! is the 1988 studio album released by Megadeth and it is the weakest album that they released during the 1980s but it is not a bad album by any means. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Seventh Son of a Seventh Son" by Iron Maiden
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is the excellent 1988 studio album by legendary British metal band Iron Maiden.
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Revisiting Rotting Christ's 1999 Studio Album "Sleep of the Angels"
Sleep of the Angels is the very solid 1999 studio album by Greece's premier black and gothic metal band Rotting Christ. We take a look back at this iconic release over 25 years later.
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Revisiting Cradle of Filth's 1998 Studio Album "Cruelty and the Beast"
Cruelty and the Beast is the 1998 studio album by British symphonic black metal band Cradle of Filth. In spite of the criticism about the album's production it is not as bad as you would think. The album also has quite a bit of creativity in spite of the vocals.
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Forgotten Death Metal Albums: "Yearning for the Grotesque" by Spain's Avulsed
Yearning for the Grotesque, the 3rd studio album by veteran Spanish death metal band Avulsed released in 2003 might be one of those death metal albums that may as well be forgotten by many fans of the genre. It is a really good album that further shows the creativity of this band.
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Review of the Album "Emperor of Sand" by American Progressive Metal Band Mastodon
Emperor of Sand is the very good 2017 studio album by American progressive metal/rock band Mastodon. It is known for the song 'Show Yourself" but this album has other great songs as well.
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Review: Megadeth "Peace Sells... But Who’s Buying?"
Peace Sells... But Who's Buying is the famous 1986 studio album by Megadeth that has definitely stood the test of time and it is even a great album to listen to in 2024 and beyond.
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From Skin to Liquid: Revisiting Cannibal Corpse's 6th Studio Album
The 6th studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse called Gallery of Suicide released in 1998 is a very good experimental death metal album that is better than many people might think. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting Helstar's Iconic 1989 Progressive Metal Masterpiece "Nosferatu"
Nosferatu is the excellent 1989 studio album by Houston Texas based progressive and speed metal band Helstar and it is a masterpiece beyond what words can state. Read on to find out why.
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A Review of the Album "Vile" by American Death Metal Band Cannibal Corpse
Vile is the 5th studio album released by American extreme death metal band Cannibal Corpse in 1996. It is a much better album than many would think. This is the album that marks the entry of George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher into the band.
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A Review and Analysis of the 3rd Studio Album of Death Metal Band Cannibal Corpse "Tomb of the Mutilated"
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Album Review: Norther, "Dreams of Endless War"
Dreams of Endless War is the 2002 debut album by Finnish melodic death metal band Norther. The album also has some power metal influences in there and great vocals by Petri Lindroos.
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Looking Back at Megadeth’s Debut Album "Killing My Business… and Business Is Good!"
Megadeth's debut album Killing is my Business... and Business is Good! is the raw 1985 debut album from them and it is their darkest studio album too but it is a good debut album from one of the best heavy metal bands of all time, Read on to find out why.
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A Review of the Album "World Painted Blood" by American Thrash Metal Band Slayer
World Painted Blood is the 2009 studio album by American thrash metal band Slayer. It is also the last studio album to feature the contributions of Jeff Hanneman (1964-2013) and drummer Dave Lombardo.
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Revisiting Opeth's 1996 Studio Album "Morningrise"
Morningrise is the iconic 1996 studio album by Swedish progressive death metal band Opeth.
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Why Heavy Metal Fans Should Listen to Avulsed – A Modern Look at This Amazing Spanish Death Metal Band
Spanish death metal band Avulsed reached their best heights early on in their career with their second studio album called Stabwound Orgasm. In spite of this album's title it is a work of art in terms of death metal albums released in any time period!
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Review: "Countdown to Extinction" the Famous 1992 Studio Album by Megadeth
Countdown to Extinction is the famous and really good album by American heavy metal band Megadeth. Even more than 30 years later this is an album that has definitely stood the test of time and shows the creativity of this band.
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Revisiting Megadeth's "Youthanasia" Transition Into More Mainstream Rock and Metal
Youthanasia is the 6th studio album by Megadeth and the album represents Megadeth's transition into a more watered down rock and metal album. The album is still good even now but some fans may still be disappointed by the result.
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Review: the Debut Album of Iron Maiden Called "Iron Maiden"
Iron Maiden is the very famous self-titled debut album by the legendary British band of the same name released in 1980. It features a largely punk rock and metal style to it. This album is also best known for the lead vocals of the now late Paul Di'anno.
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Review of the Album "Dreams D'Azur" by Italian Doom and Death Metal Band Novembre
Dreams D'Azur is the 2002 studio album by the Italian doom and death metal band Novembre. It is actually not their 5th studio album like you would believe but it is actually a re-recorded version of their 1994 debut album.
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Revisiting Prong's Landmark Industrial Metal Album "Cleansing"
Cleansing is the 1994 studio album by American industrial and crossover metal band Prong. it is more than likely their most famous album and it has aged pretty well over time even as it turns 30 in 2024. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting Napalm Death's "Utopia Banished" One of the Best Extreme Metal Albums Ever
Utopia Banished is the excellent 1992 studio album by United Kingdom based grindcore death metal band Napalm Death.
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Review of the Album "for God Your Soul… for Me Your Flesh" by the Band Pungent Stench
For God Your Soul... for Me Your Flesh is the very good 1990 debut album by the Austrian death metal band Pungent Stench. it is a mix of grindcore and old-school death metal to create an interesting blend of heavy music with some nice, fast lead guitars.
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Review of the Album "Punishment for Decadence" by Coroner
Punishment for Decadence is the amazing 1988 studio album by Swiss thrash metal band Coroner. It is a genre defining album with melodic and progressive metal parts along with a thrash metal feel that should excite thrash metal fans all over the world.
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Review of the Album "Archetype" by American Industrial Metal Band Fear Factory
Archetype is the 2004 studio album by American industrial metal band Fear Factory. The band also does a very good cover performance of the song "School" by Nirvana.
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Revisiting Razor's 1990 Studio Album "Shotgun Justice"
The 1990 studio album Shotgun Justice by Canadian thrash metal band Razor is one of the heaviest and most intense thrash metal albums you will ever hear. The album also marks the debut of vocalist Bob Reid who replaces Stace "Sheepdog" McLaren on lead vocals.
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Revisiting Megadeth's Famous 4th Studio Album "Rust in Peace"
Rust in Peace is the iconic 4th studio album by the band Megadeth. While it is a great album in its own right, it may not quite be their best album ever. Read on to find out why.
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Revisting "Danzig 2 - Lucifuge" the Famous Second Studio Album by Danzig
Danzig 2 - Lucifuge is the very famous 1990 studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig. It is known for songs such as Snakes of Christ and Her Black Wings. It is an album still worthy of high praise and consideration even today.
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Review: Megadeth, "The World Needs a Hero"
The World Needs a Hero, the 2001 studio album by Megadeth represents one of the band's stronger albums after the departure of guitarist Marty Friedman. It is one of the best albums of the entire decade of the 2000s.
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Album Review: "The System Has Failed" Megadeth's Triumphant Return
The System Has Failed the 2004 studio album by Megadeth is a very good comeback album by this longtime American metal band. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Digimortal" by United States Band Fear Factory
Digimortal, the 2001 album by industrial thrash metal band Fear Factory represents also a period of transition for this United States metal band. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Demanufacture" by American Thrash Metal Band Fear Factory
Fear Factory's 1995 studio album Demanufacture is one of those albums that when we look back on it, it was a musically revolutionary release for that time period. Read on to find out why.
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Album Review: Children of Bodom, "Hate Crew Deathroll"
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Revisiting Children of Bodom's 2005 Studio Album "Are You Dead Yet?"
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Revisiting "King of the Kill" the 4th Studio Album by Canadian Thrash Metal Band Annihilator
King of the Kill the 4th studio album released by Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator in 1994 is another unique studio album in this band's career even though it doesn't have the same mainstream feel of their previous album. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Roorback" by Brazilian Heavy Metal Band Sepultura
Roorback is the 2003 studio album by Brazilian groove thrash metal band Sepultura. The album may be one of those largely forgotten by many fans but for those of you that love this band, give this album a chance.
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Revisiting Slayer's 1990 Studio Album "Seasons in the Abyss"
Seasons in the Abyss is so much more than Slayer's 1990 studio album. It is their musically most varied album and it should be given far more credit that it may be. Read on to find out why this album by this legendary Southern California metal band is so great.
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Revisiting Slayer's 1988 Studio Album "South of Heaven"
South of Heaven is the 1988 studio album by legendary thrash metal band Slayer. The album is more mid-tempo in style compared to Reign in Blood. On the album there is also a cover of the great Judas Priest song Dissident Aggressor.
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Revisiting Sepultura's 2001 Studio Album "Nation"
Sepultura's 2001 studio album Nation is a highly underrated album from this Brazilian thrash metal band. Read on to find out why.
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Review: “Danzig 4p” the 4th Studio Album by American Heavy Metal Band Danzig
The album Danzig 4p sometimes also known as Danzig 4 is the 1994 studio album released under Glenn Danzig's solo project. This is the darkest Danzig album of their first four releases. It is also the last Danzig album with the lineup of John Christ, Eerie Von and Chuck Biscuits.
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Exploring Coroner's Raw Debut Album "R.i.p". - 1980s Progressive Thrash
R.I.P. or Rest in Pain is the iconic raw debut thrash metal album by Swiss thrash metal band Coroner released in 1987. It is a raw thrash metal album with great acoustic parts, progressive melodies, and powerful choruses.
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Album Review: "The State of Mind Report" by Acid Drinkers
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Album Review: "Infernal Connection" by Acid Drinkers - Industrial Metal Meets Thrash
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Review of the Album "Are You a Rebel?" - Acid Drinkers 1990 Debut
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Revisiting the Album "Dirty Money, Dirty Tricks" by Poland's Acid Drinkers
Dirty Money, Dirty Tricks, the 1991 studio album by Poland's famous crossover thrash metal band Acid Drinkers is musically a very different release than what we have usually heard from them before but it is certainly not a terrible album. Read on to find out why.
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Review of the Album "Code Red" by German Thrash Metal Band Sodom
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Forgotten Heavy Metal Albums: "Danzig 3 - How the Gods Kill"
Danzig 3 - How the Gods Kill is the 1992 studio album by American heavy metal band Danzig. This is the 3rd album of what is essentially a solo project.
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Exploring the Uniqueness of Fates Warning's "A Pleasant Shade of Gray"
Fates Warning's 8th studio album is a unique progressive metal gem or treasure because it is just so pleasant to listen to and for the fact that it is an album that is one track and it is split up into 12 parts.
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Revisiting the Album "Danzig" the Beginning of Glenn Danzig's Famous Band and Solo Project
Danzig is the very famous 1988 studio album which is essentially the beginning of the solo project started by the famous Glenn Danzig. The album is also famous for the fact that Metallica's James Hetfield provides guest vocals on two songs.
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Review: “Morbid Origin” Norway’s Inculter Returns With an Exciting Brand New Album
Morbid Origin, the 3rd studio album by Norwegian thrash metal band Inculter is not only one of the best metal albums of 2023 but it is also one of those albums that will not overwhelm you. It will provide you with excellent, raw yet modern metal music.
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Review of the Album "Insult to Injury" by New Jersey Thrash Metal Band Whiplash
With their 3rd studio album Insult to Injury, New Jersey based thrash metal band Whiplash changed more than just their vocalist. They experimented with a more progressive style thrash which is not very overwhelming and that results in a very refreshing style of thrash!
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Review of the Album "Ticket to Mayhem" by Thrash Metal Band Whiplash ( 1987)
Ticket to Mayhem is the very good 1987 studio album by New Jersey thrash metal band Whiplash.
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Revisiting Children of Bodom's Iconic Death Metal Album "Hatebreeder"
Children of Bodom's 2nd studio album Hatebreeder is an iconic display of heavy guitars, terrific melodies, and good keyboard usage that made this album what it is. 25 years later, this album is still a death metal classic.
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Revisiting the Album "Agent Orange" Sodom's Iconic 3rd Studio Album
Agent Orange is more than just the third studio album by the legendary German thrash metal band Sodom. It is an album that is musically diverse and it has very socially conscious lyrics.
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Review of the Album "Persecution Mania" by German Thrash Metal Band Sodom
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Exploring German Thrash Metal Band Destruction's 2000 Studio Album "All Hell Breaks Loose"
All Hell Breaks Loose, the 2000 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction marks the triumphant return of vocalist Marcel Schirmer. This album just about proves why they needed him to return. His return made this band 10 times better!
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Revisiting German Thrash Band Destruction's Raw Debut Album "Infernal Overkill"
Infernal Overkill is the album that began the career of German thrash metal band Destruction. This fast, raw thrash metal release is one of the most underrated albums of its kind and should be given more credit than it perhaps is.
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Review of the Album Called "Nighttime Birds" by Dutch Metal Band the Gathering
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The Gathering, "Mandylion" Album Review: the Entry of Anneke Van Giersbergen
The Gathering's 1995 studio album Mandylion is the album that transformed the career of this longtime Dutch metal band and it is still a great one even almost 30 years later.
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Exploring Blind Guardian's Transition Into Power Metal With the Album "Nightfall in Middle Earth"
Blind Guardian's 1998 studio album Nightfall in Middle Earth is the album that sees this longtime German band fully transition into power metal.
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Review of the Album "Shattered Existence" by British Thrash Metal Band Xentrix
Shattered Existence is the debut album by British thrash metal band Xentrix.
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Review of the Album "Thirst" by German Thrash Metal Band Tankard
Thirst is the 13th studio album by German thrash metal band Tankard released in 2008.
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Album Review: Testament, "Practice What You Preach"
Practice What You Preach is the solid 3rd studio album by American thrash metal band Testament released in 1989.
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Album Review: "The New Order" - Testament Goes Thrash Metal Mainstream
The New Order is thrash metal band Testament's second studio album released in 1988. This is also the album that helped these Bay Area veterans get into the mainstream of thrash metal.
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Album Review: "Come In From the Rain" by Andi Deris
Come in From the Rain is the excellent 1997 solo album by Helloween vocalist Andi Deris.
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Forgotten Hard Rock Albums: Pink Cream 69, "One Size Fits All"
One Size Fits All is more than just the second studio album by German hard rock band Pink Cream 69 released in 1991. It also features Andi Deris of the band Helloween doing lead vocals.
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Exploring and Analyzing Theatre of Tragedy's Magnum Opus: A Dive Into the Album "Aegis" (1998)
Theatre of Tragedy's 1998 studio album Aegis is their musical magnum opus. With the powerful soothing vocals of Liv Kristine Espanaes and dark male vocals by Raymond Rohonyi and the great songs, Aegis is still a great album even years later.
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Review of the Album "the Way of All Flesh" by Gojira
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A Look at the Album "Keys to Your Ruin" by Sonic Storm - Bringing Thrash Metal to Malta
Keys to your Ruin is the 2023 studio album by the band Sonic Storm, a thrash metal band from the island country of Malta. Dive into a album that is full of exotic solos, razor sharp riffs and a touch of melody to create a very good example of modern day thrash metal.
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Album Review: "End of Eden" by Power Metal Band Amberian Dawn
End of Eden is the very good power metal album by Amberian Dawn released in 2010.
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Masquerade: A Dive Into Dreams of Sanity's Sophomore Album Based off of the Phantom of the Opera
Masquerade is a concept album based off of The Phantom of the Opera and it is also the second studio album by Austria's Dreams of Sanity.
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Exploring the Uniqueness of Komodia, the Debut Album of Austrian Gothic Metal Band Dreams of Sanity
Komodia is more than just the debut album of Austrian Gothic metal band Dreams of Sanity. Read on to find out why.
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A Review of "The Gates of Oblivion" by Spanish Power Metal Band Dark Moor
The Gates of Oblivion, the 2002 album by Spanish power metal band Dark Moor is a musical masterpiece and has really stood the test of time. Read on to find out why.
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Exploring the Groundbreaking Debut Album of Eldritch "Seeds of Rage"
Seeds of Rage is the groundbreaking debut album of Italian and American progressive metal band Eldritch released in 1995. The album is so well written that it is shocking why the album isn't more popular.
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Review of the Album "New World Shadows" by Omnium Gatherum
New World Shadows by Finland's Omnium Gatherum is a delightful blend of death metal music that is modern with progressive influences.
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Review of the Album "Spirits and August Light" by Omnium Gatherum
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A Look Back At Insomnium's Very Good 2004 Studio Album "Since the Day It All Came Down"
Insomnium's 2004 studio album Since the Day It All Came Down is filed with musical beauty, creativity, and excellence. Dive deep into the majestic depths of this early to mid 2000s melodic death metal gem!
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Exploring Agalloch's Landmark Doom and Death Metal Album "Ashes Against the Grain"
Ashes Against the Grain is more than just the 2006 studio album by Oregon's Agalloch. This is a landmark doom and death metal release that has a beautiful sort of heaviness to it.
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Album Review: "In the Halls of Awaiting" by Insomnium
In the Halls of Awaiting is the very strong debut album by Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium.
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Exploring Death Metal Music Fury: Kalmah's 12 Gauge (2010)
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Kalmah, "For the Revolution" 2008 Melodic Death Metal Album Review
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Review: Kalmah, "The Black Waltz" Transition Into a Rougher Musical Style
The Black Waltz is the very heavy 2006 album by Finnish melodic death metal band Kalmah. In this album, guitarist and vocalist Pekka Kokko transitions to using a very heavy vocal style.
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Review: "Swampsong" 3rd Studio Album by Melodic Death Metal Band Kalmah
Swampsong is the 3rd studio album released by melodic death metal band Kalmah. It is also the last studio album that sees Pekka Kokko use his signature raspy vocal style.
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Exploring Melodic Death Metal Excellence: Kalmah's Swamplord (2000)
If you would like to hear an example of melodic death metal excellence, look no further than the album Swamplord, the 2000 debut album of Finnish melodic death metal band Kalmah.
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Dark Tranquillity's "Fiction" Album Review - Entering Melodic Death Metal Greatness Once Again
Dark Tranquillity's 2007 studio album Fiction is so great that it may be their best since 1995. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting the Album "Character" by Dark Tranquillity
Dark Tranquillity's 2005 studio album Character sees a continuation of the band's standard melodic death metal structure. Is it a better album than their 2002 release Damage Done? You decide.
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Review: "Damage Done" by Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band Dark Tranqullity
Damage Done is the very good 2002 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. The album is definitely much better than their 2000 studio album Haven.
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Dark Tranquillity's "the Gallery" a Genre Defining Album for the Ages
Dark Tranquillity's 1995 studio album The Gallery is a genre defining album after almost 30 years after it pleased our ears and senses! This is a review that you will not want to miss! There is a tribute to Fredrik Johansson (1974-2022) former guitarist of this great band.
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Album Review: In Flames, "Colony" Welcome to Melodic Death Metal Brilliance!
In Flames' amazing 1999 studio album Colony turns 25 in 2024! This is an example of melodic death metal brilliance!
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Album Review: In Flames, "Siren Charms"
Siren Charms the 2014 studio album by Swedish metal band In Flames is a sort of transitional album with electronic elements and slower songs but it is still a very good album even for these Swedish guys.
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Album Review: "House of Possession" by Norwegian Blackened Thrash Metal Band Shakma
House of Possession is the very good 2018 debut album by Norwegian blackened thrash metal band Shakma. It is an album full of razor sharp riffs and melodic enough to please many fans of this vast sub-genre of thrash metal.
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Looking Back at Arch Enemy's 1999 Album "Burning Bridges" 25 Years Later
Arch Enemy's 1999 studio album called Burning Bridges is full of melody, musicianship and guitar prowess! Read on to find out why as we revisit this magnificent album over 25 years later.
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Forgotten Heavy Metal Albums: Judas Priest's "Hell Bent for Leather"
Hell Bent for Leather, the 1979 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest as it was named for the North American release is a largely forgotten heavy metal gem. Read on to find out why.
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Revisiting the Album "Left Hand Path" by Entombed
Left Hand Path is so much more than the 1990 debut album of Swedish death metal band Entombed. It is an album that influenced other death metal bands especially in Sweden.
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Album Review: "Atonement" by Japanese Melodic Death Metal Band Veiled in Scarlet
Atonement is the 3rd studio album by Japanese melodic death metal band Veiled in Scarlet.
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Review of the Album "Phantom Antichrist" by German Thrash Metal Band Kreator
Phantom Antichrist is the very good 2012 studio album by German thrashe metal band Kreator.
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Review: "Tooth and Nail" the 1984 Studio Album by Dokken
Tooth and Nail is the excellent 1984 hard rock album released by the band Dokken. This could be Dokken's 2nd best album. It has great songs such as Heartless Heart.
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Album Review: "Sad Wings of Destiny" the 1976 Studio Album by Judas Priest
Sad Wings of Destiny is the excellent 1976 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is a much better album than listeners may think.
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A Review of the Album Nirvana Mtv Live Unplugged in New York
MTV LIVE Unplugged in New York is the LIVE album by American grunge band Nirvana released in 1994. The album is a LIVE performance in New York City and it features versions of Nirvana songs as well as covers of songs by the Vasolines, Meat Puppets, and David Bowie.
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Review: "Psalm 69" by American Industrial Metal Band Ministry
Psalm 69 as this album is most commonly known by is the most famous and best album by American Industrial metal band Ministry released in 1992.
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Album Review: "Back for the Attack" by Dokken
Back for the Attack is the very famous 1987 studio album released by American hard rock band Dokken.
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Album Review: Iron Maiden's "Somewhere In Time"
Somewhere in Time is the brilliant 1986 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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Album Review: "Piece of Mind" by British Heavy Metal Band Iron Maiden
Piece of Mind is the brilliant 1983 studio album composed by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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A Review of the album "Powerslave" by Iron Maiden
Powerslave is the excellent 1984 studio album released by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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Review of the Album "Defenders of the Faith" by Judas Priest
Defenders of the Faith is the 1984 studio album released by Judas Priest. It is known for songs such as Freewheel Burning, Jawbreaker, and Love Bites.
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Review of the 1981 Album "Point of Entry" by Judas Priest
Point of Entry is the 1981 studio album released by British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
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Album Review: "Stained Class" by Judas Priest
Stained Class is the very famous 1978 studio album by British heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is known for songs such as Exciter and Beyond the Realms of Death. It is a better album than many might give it credit for.
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Album Review: Judas Priest's "Sin After Sin" (1977)
The 1977 studio album Sin After Sin by British heavy metal band Judas Priest is a very much underrated release in their discography. Read on to find out why.
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Album Review: Asylum, "Tyrannicide"
Tyrannicide is the very good debut album by Brisbane Australia thrash metal band Asylum.
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Testament "the Legacy" Album Review: The Beginning for One of the Bay Area's Thrash Metal Legends
The Legacy is the very famous debut album for Testament, one of the most legendary bands of the San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal music scene.
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Review of the 1988 Studio Album "Survive" by American Thrash Metal Band Nuclear Assault
Survive is the 1988 studio album by New York City based thrash metal band Nuclear Assault.
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Looking Back At the Album "Necroticism – Descanting the Insalubrious" by the Death Metal Band Carcass
Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious is the 1991 studio album by British and Swedish death metal band Carcass.
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Review of the Album "Now, Diabolical" by Norwegian Black Metal Band Satyricon
Now, Diabolical is the 6th studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon released in 2006.
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Review of the Album "Rebel Extravaganza" by Norwegian Black Metal Band Satyricon
Rebel Extravaganza is the 1999 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon.
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Review and Analysis of Cannibal Corpse's "The Bleeding"
The Bleeding is the excellent 1994 studio album by American death metal band Cannibal Corpse. It is also the last studio album to have the vocal contributions of Chris Barnes who would depart in 1995.
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Review of the Album "Volcano" by Norwegian Black Metal Band Satyricon
Volcano is the 2002 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon released in 2002.
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Review of the Album "Dark Medieval Times" by Norwegian Black Metal Band Satyricon
Dark Medieval Times is the 1993 debut album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon.
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Review of the Album "Organic Hallucinosis" by Polish Death Metal Band Decapitated
Organic Hallucinosis is the 2006 studio album by Polish death metal band Decapitated. It is the last album to feature "Vitek" playing the drums as he would die in a bus accident in November 2007.
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Review of the Album "Winds of Creation" by Polish Death Metal Band Decapitated
Winds of Creation is the 2000 debut album released by technical death metal band Decapitated.
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Destruction, "Inventor of Evil" Album Review
Inventor of Evil is the superb 2005 studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction.
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Album Review: "Virus" by Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band Hypocrisy
Virus is the 2005 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Hypocrisy. This may be their best album since 1994's The Fourth Dimension.
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Revisiting the Album "Nemesis Divina" by Satyricon
Nemesis Divina is the 1996 studio album by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. It may be the best early studio album from this band.
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Satyricon, "The Shadowthrone" Album Review
The Shadowthrone is the second studio album released by Norwegian black metal band Satyricon. It came out in 1994 and it is considered to be one of the most influential releases in the black metal genre.
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Looking Back at Green Day’s Famous 1994 Studio Album "Dookie"
Dookie is one of the most famous albums in the career of Green Day. It is best known for five singles including the song "When I Come Around."
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Moonspell, "Memorial" Album Review
Memorial is the 2006 studio album by Portuguese metal band Moonspell and it is their most musically diverse album up to this point in their career.
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Moonspell, "the Antidote" Album Review
The Antidote is the 6th studio album by Portuguese Gothic Metal band Moonspell and it has Niclas Etelavuori playing bass guitars as a guest.
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Review of Moonspell’s 3rd Studio Album "Sin / Pecado"
Sin / Pecado is the 3rd studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell released in 1998.
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Moonspell, "Darkness and Hope" Album Review
Darkness and Hope is the 2001 studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell released in 2001.
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Review of the Album "Face of Despair" by Australia’s Mortal Sin
Face of Despair is the excellent 1989 studio album by Australia's Mortal Sin and other than the last song Robbie Soles, everything else is well done!
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Album Review: "Terminal Spirit Disease" by Sweden’s At the Gates
Terminal Spirit Disease is the 1994 studio album released by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates.
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Review of "The Butterfly Effect" Moonspell’s 1999 Studio Album
The Butterfly Effect is the 1999 studio album by Portuguese Gothic metal band Moonspell and the album is a stylistic shift from their first three albums. While it is not a bad album, it may be the weakest of their first four albums.
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Review of the Album "Exuviae" the Second Album from Lithuania’s Phrenetix
Exuviae is the second studio album by Phrenetix, a thrash metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Review of the Album "Wolfheart" by Moonspell Perhaps Portugal’s Most Famous Metal Band
Wolfheart is the good 1995 debut album by Portuguese Gothic and death metal band Moonspell.
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Review of the Album "Nymphetamine" by Cradle of Filth
Nymphetamine is the 2004 studio album by British extreme metal band Cradle of Filth released in 2004. Features a guest vocal performance by former Theatre of Tragedy vocalist Live Kristine.
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Review of the Album "Fear" by Phrenetix Lithuanian Thrash Metal Band
Fear is the very solid 2015 debut album from the band Phrenetix, a thrash metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Review of the Album "Warkult" by Malevolent Creation
Warkult is the very good 2004 studio album by American death metal band Malevolent Creation. It features the contributions of guitarist Rob Barrett.
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Review of the Album "M -16" by German Thrash Metal Band Sodom
M-16 is the 10th studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom and it is a concept album based on the Vietnam War.
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Review of the Album 'Til Death Do Us Unite by Sodom
'Til Death Do Us Unite is the 1997 studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom. Though it is classified as a crossover thrash metal album it actually is more of a thrash metal album.
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Album Review: "Release from Agony" by Germany’s Thrash Metal Band Destruction
Release From Agony is the really good 3rd studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction.
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Review of the Album "Those Once Loyal" by Bolt Thrower
Those Once Loyal is the 2005 studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower. It would end up being their last studio album before their disbandment following the sudden death of their drummer Martin "Kiddie" Kearns in 2015.
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Review of the Album "Nihility" by Polish Technical Death Metal Band Decapitated
Nihility is the brilliant 2002 studio album by Polish technical death metal band Decapitated. Don't let the band's name make you think these guys suck because they are really superb musicians!
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Album Review: "Cracked Brain" by German Thrash Metal Band Destruction
Cracked Brain is the 4th studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction released in 1990.
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Review of the Album "City Burials" by Swedish Metal Band Katatonia
City Burials is the 11th studio album by Swedish atmospheric and progressive metal band Katatonia and it is their first studio album after returning from a hiatus.
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Review of the Album "The Great Cold Distance" by Swedish Metal Band Katatonia
The Great Cold Distance is the 7th studio album by Swedish metal band Katatonia released in 2006.
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Review of the Album "Viva Emptiness" by Katatonia
Viva Emptiness is the 6th studio album by Swedish rock and metal band Katatonia released in 2003.
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Review of the Album "Tonight’s Decision" by Swedish Metal Band Katatonia
Tonight's Decision is the 1999 studio album by Swedish band Katatonia. The album features the play of drums by Dan Swano.
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Review of the Album "Discouraged Ones" by Swedish Band Katatonia
Discouraged Ones is the 1998 studio album by Swedish metal band Katatonia. The album is their first one to depart musically from the doom and death metal style that defined their early years.
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Review of the Album "Brave Murder Day" by Swedish Death Metal Band Katatonia
Brave Murder Day is the 1996 studio album by Swedish death metal band Katatonia. It is their last studio album to feature the doom and death metal style.
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Review of the Album "Dance of December Souls" by Katatonia
Dance of December Souls is the very good 1993 debut album by Swedish death metal band Katatonia.
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Review of the Album "Constrictor" by Alice Cooper
Constrictor is the 1986 studio album by hard rock singer Alice Cooper. The album is famous for songs such as He's Back (The Man Behind the Mask) and Teenage Frankenstein.
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"Straight Outta Smogtown" by Polish Thrash Metal Band Terrordome (Album Review)
"Straight Outta Smogtown" is the third studio album by Polish thrash metal band Terrordome.
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Review of the Album "Taken by Force" by German Rock Band Scorpions
Taken by Force is the 1977 studio album by German hard rock band Scorpions.
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Album Review: "Clandestine" by Entombed
Clandestine is the 1991 studio album by Swedish death metal band Entombed. It is the only studio album to not have the late Lars Goran Petrov doing the vocals.
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Album Review "Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness" by Bolt Thrower
Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness is the second studio album by British death metal band Bolt Thrower released in 1989.
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Scorpions, "Virgin Killer" Album Review
Virgin Killer is the 4th studio album released by German rock band Scorpions in 1976. However, the album was met with controversy because of an album cover that was deemed to be very offensive.
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Review of the Album "Scourge" by Xentrix
Scourge is the 1996 studio album by British thrash metal band Xentrix. It is also the last album before their first breakup in 1997. The style is a departure from the band's first two albums.
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Review of the Album "the Mantle" by Agalloch
The Mantle is the 2002 studio album by Oregon area doom and death metal band Agalloch.
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Review of the Album "in Battle There Is No Law!" by Bolt Thrower
In Battle There is No Law! is the 1988 debut album by well-known British death metal band Bolt Thrower.
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Review of the Album "One by One" by Foo Fighters
One by One is the 4th studio album by American alternative rock band Foo Fighters.
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Review of the Album "Symphonies of Sickness" by Carcass
Symphonies of Sickness is the 1989 studio album by British death metal band Carcass.
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Review of the Album "Reek of Putrefaction" by Carcass
Reek of Putrefaction is the 1988 debut album by British death metal band Carcass. Their debut is nothing like their later albums. It is very heavy death metal with short songs with riffs that grind along.
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Album Review: "There is Nothing Left to Lose" by Foo Fighters
There is Nothing Left to Lose is the 3rd studio album by alternative rock band Foo Fighters released in 1999. It is the first album recorded in Studio 606 in the home of guitarist Dave Grohl.
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Review of the Album "Outsold" by Norwegian Thrash Metal Band Tonic Breed
Outsold is the 2014 studio album by Norwegian thrash metal band Tonic Breed.
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Review of the Album "Free From the Fridge" by Australian Crossover Thrash Metal Band Head in a Jar
Free From the Fridge is the excellent album from Australian thrash metal band Head in a Jar.
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Album Review: "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" by The Smashing Pumpkins
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is the 3rd studio album by alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins released in 1995. It has many hit songs including Bullet With Butterfly Wings and 1979.
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Review of the Album Called "the Ultimate Sin" by Ozzy Osbourne
The Ultimate Sin is the 1986 studio album by Ozzy Osbourne which is also the last album to feature Jake E. Lee on guitars. The album was a major commercial success.
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Review of the Album "Kairos" by Sepultura
Kairos is the 2011 studio album by Brazilian groovy thrash metal band Sepultura. It is a sort of concept album that may or may not appeal to you depending upon your tastes.
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Review of the Album "Danzig 5: Blackacidevil" by Danzig
Danzig 5: Blackacidevil is the 5th studio album by Danzig released in 1996. This is the first album without the classic Danzig lineup of members and it is also more experimental and industrial in nature. It will really put some music fans in shock but it is really good once you get used to it.
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Review of the Album "the Arrival" by Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band Hypocrisy
The Arrival is the brilliant 2004 melodic death metal album by Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy. The Arrival is also the last Hypocrisy album to have original drummer Lars Szoke.
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Review of the Album "Materia" by Italian Metal Band Novembre
Materia is the 2006 studio album by Italian metal band Novembre. Materia sees Novembre shift musically into a more progressive rock style and sound.
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Review of the Album "V" by American Thrash Metal Band Havok
V or five is the 5th studio album released by American thrash metal band Havok. The album may be the band's most mature release yet.
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A Review of the Album "Moment" by Swedish Melodic Death Metal Band Dark Tranquillity
Moment is the 2020 studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. Moment is the first studio album without longtime member Niklas Sundin and former Arch Enemy guitarist Christopher Amott takes his place.
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Review of the Album "Shine" by Austrian Power Metal Band Edenbridge
Shine is the 2004 studio album by Austrian power metal band Edenbridge.
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Album Review: "Moloch" by Austrian Gothic Metal Band Darkwell
Moloch is the 2016 studio album by Austrian Gothic metal band Darkwell. It marks the return of vocalist Alexandra Pittracher.
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Who Is Vocalist Capri Virkkunen?
Paivi "Capri" Virkkunen is a Finnish singer and has been a member of the Finnish symphonic metal band Amberian Dawn since 2012. She has also worked as a vocal coach. Her style is definitely better for Amberian Dawn.
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Review of the Album "Innuendo" by Finnish Power Metal Band Amberian Dawn
Innuendo is the 2015 studio album released by Finnish power metal band Amberian Dawn.